Barack Obama Leadership Academy vs Blackwell Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
Blackwell Institute
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
92 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Leadership Academy Detroit, Michigan | Blackwell Institute Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 1,581 | #464 of 485 |
| National rank | #50231 of 50,301 | #14868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 329 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 41.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackwell Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.3 vs 4.0).
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Blackwell Institute does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.7%).
- •Blackwell Institute does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 41.1).
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy is the larger school with 329 students compared with 92.
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a charter school while Blackwell Institute is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barack Obama Leadership Academy better than Blackwell Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Blackwell Institute ranks higher (12.3 vs 4.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barack Obama Leadership Academy and Blackwell Institute?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy: 329. Blackwell Institute: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Leadership Academy and Blackwell Institute rank in Michigan?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is 1580th of 1,581 and Blackwell Institute is 464th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).